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Sunday, January 10, 2021
House Democrats Refuse Hearings into IDES Fiasco

For nine months, Rep. Halbrook has been calling for the Illinois House to conduct public hearings on the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s failed response to COVID restriction-driven unemployment claims….


Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Halbrook: Fixing IDES Failures Needs to Be Priority in Lame Duck Session

With the start of the Illinois House’s lame duck session just a few days away, State Representative Brad Halbrook today stressed that working to fix the persistent failures at the…


Tuesday, January 5, 2021
SOS Driver Services Facilities Reopen Today

Secretary of State Driver Services Facilities, closed to most in-person services for weeks, reopen today. Lines may be long, so you may want to renew vehicle registrations, etc. online. You…


Friday, December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas!

Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas.


Wednesday, December 16, 2020
A Resource Guide for Suspected Unemployment Fraud

Fraud and identity theft related to unemployment claims continues to be a problem in Illinois; but resources are available to help. A list of clickable links follows the guide. IDES…


Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Halbrook: Motorists have two more weeks to take advantage of Tollway “amnesty” program

Through the end of the year drivers with unpaid roadway tolls in Illinois can wipe out the overdue charges for $3 per toll. State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) today reminded…


Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Sign the Petition Against Madigan-backed Tax Increase

Illinois voters sent a clear message this November when they resoundingly rejected the graduated tax hike. Just one month later, Mike Madigan has ignored the will of the people by promising an…


Saturday, November 28, 2020
Shop Small Saturday

Please support our local small businesses first as you shop this weekend and throughout the holiday season.


Thursday, November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing your family a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday.


Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Rep. Halbrook Reminds Small Businesses and Local Governments of Funding Opportunities

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is advising local businesses and governments about grant opportunities being provided by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the Business Interruption Grants (BIG)…